Governess Tutors

The salary of a Governess Tutor will ultimately depend on the candidates level of experience and frequency of travel required.  The average salary for a full-time Travelling Governess is £70,000.00+ per annum, however, this salary will of course differ depending on individual requirements.

A link to our salary guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/private-staff-salary-guide/

The role of a Governess Tutor

• A Governess is responsible for the care of children between 3 months and 18 years of age. Until their charge is 24 months, their title is generally Nanny/Governess
• A Governess may assist with nursery duties (housekeeping associated purely to the children in their charge)
• Responsible for the safety of the children within their care at all times whilst on duty
• A Governess will generally travel with the family whenever required
• A Governess will maintain the wardrobe of their charge. Ensuring clothing that has been outgrown is removed and the wardrobe is rotated seasonally
• Packing and unpacking of suitcases (children’s cases only)
• Proxy parent and act as a sole-charge carer when required
• Tutoring in specific subjects such as reading, writing, languages or music

At The Staff Directory, we take great care with the acquisition, vetting and representation of our registered Governess Tutors. Any candidate wishing to apply for childcare positions must hold an Enhanced DBS check and Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

We require all applicants to meet our high standards of due diligence before they can be introduced to our clients.

A high level of skill and experience is required before an applicant can register with us, and formal ID and employment references are checked in advance of any client introduction.

If you would like your chosen candidate to process a refreshed background check before starting in the role, this can be arranged for you free of charge.

The Staff Directory provide an all-encompassing list of private household staff, PAs and yacht crew for positions around the globe.

Our registered Governess Tutors are most frequently hired for roles based in the following areas:

• Central London – areas such as Chelsea, Regents Park, Mayfair, Kensington, Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Notting Hill and Holland Park
• UK Counties – such as Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Cheshire and Surrey
• Overseas – The majority of hires for Governess Tutors outside of the UK are for roles based in Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East, UAE, Switzerland and France

We are on hand to assist with any questions regarding the hire of a Governess Tutor. Please call the agency at your convenience and our specialist recruiters will assist you.

Additional information including client FAQs, client help and a salary & payroll guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/clients-frequently-asked-questions/